The government’s levelling up cash for Canary Wharf is a step in the right direction for London March 9, 2024 A taxpayer loan of over £118m being handed to Canary Wharf to help elevate its life science offering and build news homes has inevitably raised some eyebrows across London.
Canary Wharf put £150m toward refurb in deal that kept Morgan Stanley April 28, 2024 Canary Wharf agreed to put £150m towards the refurbishment of Morgan Stanley's office as part of the deal that kept the bank in the district.
The Post Office scandal: What is the Horizon Inquiry? January 12, 2024 The public outcry following the ITV drama on the Post Office Scandal has resulted in pressure on the Government. However, over the last two years, an inquiry has been going on in the background.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges no changes to ULEZ scheme ahead of election March 24, 2024 Sadiq Khan has ruled out any future expansion of the ULEZ as he bids to win a historic third term in office.
Pro-Palestine march to take place in London April 27, 2024 A pro-Palestine march which organisers claim could attract “hundreds of thousands” of protesters is to take place in London on Saturday, as police said the risk of disorder is not high enough to seek a ban.
2023 Winners August 16, 2024 Six London-based companies and one volunteering champion emerged triumphant in 2023’s Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards, held by the City of London Corporation at Mansion House to recognise London-based companies for their commitment to responsible business and social impact. The winners were Standard Chartered Bank, St George, 10x Banking, Mediorite & PwC, Tempo Time Credits, Dot [...]
Met Police short of 1,000 officers as force admits it faces an uphill battle to recruit quality candidates March 8, 2023 The Met Police is set to be short of more than 1,000 officers this year, the force has said, amid an ongoing crisis in public trust and confidence. Officer numbers will be down by around 1,060 less than the target strength of 34,490, the Met Police has told City Hall. It comes as new commissioner [...]
Massive expansion of Wimbledon tennis grounds gets closer after planning victory October 27, 2023 The new Wimbledon Park Project is set to bring £38m to the London economy, including 250 new jobs.
“Damning”: Seven key findings from the Casey Review of the Met Police March 21, 2023 The Met Police has been slammed as “institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynist” in a report triggered by the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer. Louise Casey said the Met Police needed a “complete overhaul” to restore public trust and confidence. Here are the ten things you need to know: The Met is [...]
UK house prices rise 0.6 per cent in July but London continues pullback September 20, 2023 UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent on average in the 12 months to July 2023, down from a revised 1.9 per cent in June 2023.